Michigan’s Moritz Wagner is still undecided about where he’ll play next season.

Michigan forward Moritz Wagner speaks to the media after losing the national championship game, 79-62, to Villanova at the Alamodome in San Antonio, Monday, April 2, 2018.(Photo: Kirthmon F. Dozier, Detroit Free Press)

Michigan basketball's top two scorers are still unsure about where they'll play next season.

Junior forward Moritz Wagner and sophomore wing Charles Matthews have spoken with head coach John Beilein about the next step in their respective careers, though as of Wednesday, neither had come to a final decision.

Wagner, a 6-foot-11 center from Germany, finished the year as Michigan's leading scorer (14.6 points per game) and rebounder (7.1 per game) after testing the NBA draft waters as a sophomore last season. He says he hasn't set a timetable for his decision.

"I know this is a big question, but I took some time off from basketball to gather myself. It's a long season that's behind us and everything else (we'll know) in the future," Wagner said. "I would tell you if I knew."

Beilein says he has a gut feeling on what Wagner will ultimately do, but didn't want to share it publicly.

Villanova's Eric Paschall (4) reacts as he loses control of the ball against Michigan's Moritz Wagner (13) and Charles Matthews (1) during the first half in the championship game of the NCAA tournament, Monday, April 2, 2018, in San Antonio. Villanova won, 79-62.(Photo: Eric Gay, AP)

A year ago, Wagner went to the NBA draft combine after declaring for the draft without an agent and ultimately opted to return to school at the final deadline. He has until April 22 to declare for the draft without an agent. If invited, underclassmen can participate in the NBA combine May 16-20. They have until May 30 to return to school without losing eligibility.

Wagner says he's not as worried about the risk level as he was a year ago. He's viewed as a mid- to early second-round pick by most analysts. But the decision, he says, will be his alone.

"I don't care about (the risk) stuff. Last year was too risky, yes. That was the main thing. I know what I can do and what I can't. I'm old enough now to measure that and be confident in my ability," Wagner said. "It's more about a very, very special place.

"This is a very special place."

Matthews, meanwhile, has also had conversations with Beilein about his future. The 6-foot-6 wing averaged 14.8 points and 6.2 rebounds per game during Michigan's NCAA tournament run, and finished behind Wagner for the team lead in points and rebounds on the year.

Matthews is not projected as a draft pick by most analysts, though he has the option of declaring without an agent and testing the waters. Beilein says that process is still ongoing.

"We're all in that same boat with those two. They both obviously have great pro potential. Timing's everything and being ready is everything and they're both trying to figure out what's the right next step for them," Beilein said. "And it's not our first time."

Beilein has seen seven underclassmen declare for the draft since the close of the 2013 season. He says the situation changes every year, especially last year when the NBA and NCAA allowed players to start the process without hiring an agent.

Through it all, Beilein says he's supportive of both players. He wants to make sure both have as much information as possible.

Asked if there's a downside, in his mind, to declaring and testing the combine, Beilein says it depends.

"There's reasons both ways. Our kids (played) 41 games this year. People have seen them. They've come to our practices. Sometimes the testing could show weaknesses you're still developing on," Beilein said. "On the other hand, testing could show you're the real deal. That's what we're really trying to sort out.

"It's great to have those workouts, but nothing's like being with (strength coach Jon) Sanderson for six to eight weeks."

As for Wagner, the German-born big man says he considers Ann Arbor and the University of Michigan his home in the United States. He's never lived anywhere else. And that factors into his decision.

"I love this place and I've always said that. Regardless of what happens, this is a place that will forever be in my heart. It's weird because it's kind of my home," Wagner said. "I know everyone says that, but for me it is. If I don't have a room here, I don't have a room anywhere in the (United) States.

"So I do see it as a hometown."

Awards

Michigan handed out team awards at its annual banquet Wednesday night. Wagner and senior co-captain Muhammad-Ali Abdur-Rahkman shared the team's Bill Buntin Most Valuable Player honor.